The Persistent Bile Drain: When the Liver Won’t Let Go
A reflection on those maddening post-trauma bile leaks, the slow, sticky reminders that the liver heals on its own time, not ours. You Know the … Read more
The Atrio-Caval Shunt Myth: Why the “Heroic” Move Was Never the Hero
In the chaos of a shattered liver and a bleeding retrohepatic vena cava, the atrio-caval shunt has always been the stuff of legend, but legends, … Read more
The Spleen Always Gets the Last Word: Lessons from the Trauma Table
The Unexpected Invitation to Chaos No one ever schedules a splenectomy. It’s never on the calendar, never part of the plan.It happens when a car … Read more
“The Liver Has a Temper: Reflections from the Trauma Bay”
It always starts the same way. The trauma pager goes off, some garbled voice shouting about a “stab to the right upper quadrant” or “high-speed … Read more
Is a Career in Medicine Still Worth It?
My balanced perspective for prospective applicants This is a question I get asked more and more: “Would you recommend medicine as a career today?” It’s a … Read more
The Truth: No School Picks on One Factor Alone
Every year I meet anxious applicants who cling to a single number or achievement as if it were their entire destiny. “I’ve got a Band 1 … Read more
Which 4 Medical Schools Should You Pick?
Every year, thousands of applicants ask the same question: “Which four medical schools should I apply to?” It sounds deceptively simple. In reality, it’s one of the … Read more
Top Mistakes Applicants Make When Choosing Medical Schools: Errors to Avoid
One of the most overlooked parts of the medical school application is choosing the schools themselves. Too often, students pour energy into their UCAT prep, their … Read more
Professor Khan’s Battle Plan: The Interview Day Checklist
Think of this as your field guide on the morning of battle. Calm preparation beats last-minute panic 1. Mental Preparation 2. Presentation 3. Essentials to Carry (or … Read more
The Interview is the REAL Battle
When it comes to medical school applications, many students obsess over their UCAT score, their GCSEs, or the perfect personal statement. And while these are … Read more